Originally Posted by
symbian simian
I'm part of that "vast majority". I thought our generation was the one supposed to complain about young kids not being able to do math/know words.
Even when you totally disregard the "maybe" in the options, you get a plurality of 47% in favor of increasing, and 32% dead set against. That leaves 20% whose opinion we have no idea about, but because the way the question was framed could all be on favor of going back to age 60, leading to a majority of 52% against raising the age.
I'm in favor of raising the age, for purely selfish reasons. I am also in favor of a first class medical that actually tests for physical and mental health, and cognitive abilities.
You have got to be kidding me. Maybe 68 is for 68 or higher other is for higher than 68 or getting rid of madetory all together. Like it or not a non pilot ( thank God) will be heading the FAA . Im sure he grew up with his fair share of blatant discrimination. 67/68 is now a done deal and all the ALPA foot stomping won't change that fact. He was put there to FIX it after pilots jacked it up. I wish him well. FAA reauthorization will bump up the age and maybe the airlines can then execute on their growth plans. Don't worry little boy you will still be able to wear your little captains hat someday.